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R. Kelly Confirms He Didn’t Have A Child With Joycelyn Savage

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Even from behind bars, R. Kelly continues to be in the headlines. Over the past couple of days, rumors began circulating on social media that his alleged fiancée, Joycelyn Savage gave birth to his kid. However, her father, Timothy Savage, has since denied these claims.

Taking to his Instagram account on Tuesday (December 27), he went live to address the situation. “The little baby on the account is a pretty little baby. If I had a granddaughter, I would be the first to say I love this child, no matter what the situation is. These people are evil, cruel people. To take a horrible situation and try to make some profit off of it,” he says.

Mr. Savage goes on to say that a fake Instagram account claiming to be his daughter is responsible for making the announcement and subsequently stirring up the gossip.

Furthermore, a new update on Wednesday (December 28) provides audio recordings of the disgraced singer speaking from prison. In an exclusive interview with Rick Party of The Natasha Simona Sequence show, the 55-year-old also denies that Savage gave birth to his child. “I can’t name names, I can just say, Joycelyn is my fiancée and I love her and she loves me, and we’re together. I can say that. She is not in my case or none of that. She’s not against me,” says Kelly during the phone conversation.

When Party asks him directly if the rumors are true, the disgraced singer is quick to speak out. “Hell nah! That’s what I’m sayin’. She didn’t have a child. I didn’t put out no damn album. If I did put out an album, it wouldn’t be called I Admit It. We gotta start using our common sense at some point,” he says afterwards.

This all stems from comments made by Savage earlier this year. In August, she claimed to be pregnant with the 55-year-old’s child in a shocking tell-all. Although all other parties have denied this to be true, it should be noted that Savage herself has yet to speak out.

The “Ignition” singer remains behind bars, where he is currently serving a 30-year sentence for his various crimes, including sex trafficking and racketeering.

Finally, make sure to stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates in music and pop culture.

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Fetty Wap, R. Kelly, Ghislaine Maxwell & More Get Christmas Meals In Jail

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Christmas meals are undeniably one of the most exciting parts of the holiday season.

Even from jail, it looks like some locked-up celebrities get to enjoy a Christmas meal. It appears as though artists like Fetty Wap and R. Kelly, who are currently serving time, will be enjoying a rather nice meal on Sunday (December 25).

Fetty Wap visits Prime on May 21, 2021 in White Plains, New York. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

According to reports from TMZ, the holiday jail menus are sounding pretty filling. The “My Way” rapper is serving his time at MDC Brooklyn, where he’s awaiting his sentencing for drug trafficking charges. His meal reportedly includes herbed Cornish hen, eggplant parmesan, dirty rice, baked beans, green beans, dinner rolls, fruit, pies and juice.

R. Kelly, on the other hand, is serving his 30-year sentence at MCC Chicago. The disgraced singer is guilty of various sex trafficking and racketeering charges. The world was witness to his sentencing earlier this year. His meal will consist of baked Cornish hen, green beans, cornbread dressing, mac and cheese and sweet potato casserole.

Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted on five of the six counts against her for her role in aiding Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse of underage girls. She’s currently serving her time at FCI Tallahassee. She’ll be eating Cornish hens, stuffed green peppers, garlic mac and cheese, brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes, rolls, cranberry sauce, red velvet cheesecake and fruit.

Although turkey is the most popular entrée for the most wonderful time of the year, it appears as if there isn’t any available behind bars.

Additionally, other celebrities currently serving time who will get a Christmas meal include Tiger King star Joe Exotic, disgraced reality TV star Josh Duggar and disgraced cheerleader, Jerry Harris.

The report also says that some buildings will be handing out gift bags to prisoners. They will reportedly include snacks, puzzles and games.

In other news surrounding the “Trap Queen” rapper, some new photos have recently surfaced of him in prison. In October of 2021, the New Jersey native was arrested and subsequently charged stemming from a conspiracy to possess and distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine.

The photos were shared to his official Instagram account on Saturday (December 24). “Head up like a nose bleed Mr. New Jersey,” reads the caption.

His sentencing will take place soon, on January 18, 2023. He faces a minimum of five years, with the maximum time he could serve set at 40 years.

What’s your favorite holiday meal? Comment down below. Finally, make sure to tune into our newest annual Christmas playlist here.

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R. Kelly’s Manager Receives 1 Year In Jail For Shooting Threat At ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ Screening

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According t several confirmed reports, R. Kelly’s former manager to a year behind bars for a shooting threat at a screening of the Lifestime documentary about the incarcerated singer, Surviving R. Kelly.

Donnell Russel was sentenced to a year in jail, which he will serve concurrently with the 20-month sentence he was handed down for threatening one of R. Kelly’s alleged victims. Russell tol the judge that he was not “a horrible person”, but that he’s just made some “bad decisions” as the manager of the troubled crooner.

Russell is schduled to begin serving his sentence at the beginning of 2023.

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R. Kelly’s Manager Sentenced To One Year In Prison

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The downfall of R. Kelly and those around him continues. His former manager, Donnell Russell is now in some legal trouble himself.

On Monday (December 19), he was sentenced to one year in prison for calling in a shooting threat four years ago.

The threat occurred in 2018, when the “Surviving R. Kelly” docuseries was set to premiere at a movie theatre in Manhattan. Prosecutors say he is the one responsible for phoning in the warning. He claimed that someone in the theatre had a gun on them and planned to open fire. As a result, the audience was subsequently evacuated.

The incriminating series outlines Kelly’s sexual abuse of women and underage girls.

Other Charges Against the Former Manager

Furthermore, the disgraced singer’s ex-manager also faces more time for his role in attempting to squash sexual abuse accusations against Kelly. In July, Russell was convicted of threatening physical harm through interstate communication. He was additionally acquitted on conspiracy charges.

A federal judge later sentenced Russell to 20 months in prison. The manager plead guilty to stalking one of the singer’s accusers. He is responsible for sending threatening messages to her, as well as posting explicit photos of her on the internet.

Authorities are expecting Russell to turn himself in next year in order to serve his time for both cases simultaneously.

Just a couple of weeks ago, a mysterious R. Kelly album frighteningly called I Admit It appeared on streaming platforms. Of course, the project immediately went viral as social media users began questioning what was going on. A rep from Sony later confirmed that it was a fake album and was released without their knowledge.

The “I Believe I Can Fly” singer is currently in prison. He’s finally set to serve 30 years for his various heinous crimes, including sex trafficking and racketeering.

Make sure to stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates surrounding the case and all other pop culture news.

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R. Kelly’s Ex-Manager Was Sentenced To One Year In Prison For His Shooting Threat At A Lifetime Screening

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Donnell Russell, who briefly managed disgraced R&B star, R. Kelly, was sentenced to a year in prison for his threat against a screening of Surviving R. Kelly in 2018. According to the Associated Press, Russell was sentenced Monday (December 19) after pleading guilty in July to stalking and harassing the singer’s victims shortly after being convicted of phoning in the shooting threat against a New York theater screening the Lifetime docuseries. Russell claimed someone at the event had a gun, leading to the theater being evacuated.

However, the docuseries was still widely aired, leading to a surge of interest in bringing R. Kelly to justice. The end result was two convictions — one in New York for trafficking and racketeering, the other in Chicago for child porn and other charges — that will see Kelly serve 30 years in prison.

Russell, meanwhile, will serve his latest sentence concurrently with the one for harassment, 20 months in prison. Another associate of Kelly’s, Michael Williams, was sentenced to eight years in prison last year for arson and witness intimidation after setting one victim’s family car on fire. Kelly plans on appealing his own sentence with the help of Bill Cosby’s former lawyer. Meanwhile, Lifetime recently debuted the trailer for the upcoming third part of Surviving R. Kelly, which will cover the aftermath of both trials.

R. Kelly’s Fiancée Joycelyn Savage Announces Newborn Daughter Ava Kelly

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R. Kelly is allegedly a father once more. The jailed singer’s fiancee, Joycelynn Savage, has released a picture of a new baby girl, believed to be a father by Kelly. On social media, Savage wrote, “Ava Lee Kelly 12.08.22.”

In a separate post, Savage provided a statement of joy:

“My baby girl Ava when you were born , my whole world shined so bright. I knew that it was no longer about me anymore it was about us . Though the world is cold , I promise to always protect you . I am so happy to be your mother & you bring me so much joy . 12.08.22”

READ MORE: R. Kelly’s Girlfriend Joycelyn Savage Says “I’m Sorry” and is Ready to Tell Her Story

Earlier this year, R. Kelly’s lawyer, Jennifer Bonjean denied Kelly fathering a child with Savage. She stated, “There is no truth to reports that Joy is releasing a tell-all memoir and she is certainly not pregnant with R. Kelly’s child. People are just insane. Carry on.” Savage claimed she and Kelly did IVF because at the time she was unable to have a child.

In July, Savage submitted a letter to the courts stating she was engaged to the incarcerated singer. In the letter, Savage stated “I’m Robert Kelly’s fiance” and also that she is “not the victim that the government portrayed me to be.” Savage would also state R. Kelly was “amazing” to her.

READ MORE: Former Manager of R. Kelly Indicted for Threats Made to Father of Joycelyn Savage

Speaking with TMZ, the attorney for Savage’s parents, Gerald Griggs, stated the engagement is news to the family, and they wonder why the letter was submitted to the courts, and she did not testify in support of her alleged fiance.

Currently, R. Kelly is battling with the alleged unauthorized release of a new album, while Lifetime is gearing up fro another edition of Surviving R. Kelly.

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Lifetime Announces ‘Surviving R. Kelly: The Final Chapter’ for This January

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Surviving R. Kelly is set to come back for a new season. The latest edition of the docuseries, Surviving R. Kelly: The Final Chapter, is set for Lifetime premiere on Jan. 2 and 3 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

The new edition of the docuseries, which sparked an investigation into the disgraced singer, will highlight the aftermath of Kelly’s crimes as he goes through his various court cases.

A press release for the show reads, “While millions have read the headlines, the final chapter connects the shocking fine print with unspeakable details never shared with the public, culminating in the verdict heard around the world.”

The first night of the series will highlight the story of Azriel Clary and how she was told to lie in the now-infamous Gayle King interview. The first night will also detail the gun threat placed on the premiere of the original episodes of the docuseries.

R. Kelly is currently in a 30-year prison sentence and is being held in Metropolitan Correctional Center in downtown Chicago.

You can see the trailer for the upcoming episodes below.

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R. Kelly’s Sex Trafficking Crimes Are Again Under A Microscope In The New ‘Surviving R. Kelly, Part III’ Trailer

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R. Kelly is currently serving a 30-year sentence for federal racketeering and sex trafficking. His reckoning and ultimate imprisonment are largely credited to a 2019 docuseries called Surviving R. Kelly, in which several of his victims came forward.

In the second part of the docuseries — Surviving R. Kelly, Part II, which premiered the following year — journalists, music industry experts, and some of his victims and associates took a look at the impact of the first documentary, and how it led to him being dropped from Sony, his ban from radio, and ultimately, his arrest.

The third and final installment will take a look at the process of his conviction and sentencing, as well as upcoming federal and state trials. Kelly’s ex-girlfriend, Azriel Clary, is set to share a testimonial in the latest installment, as well as legal experts, journalists, victims, and parents of those who were targeted.

In the trailer, several activists and leaders of the #MuteRKelly movement are seen protesting outside of courtrooms. Some of Kelly’s supporters are seen, insisting that he is innocent. Toward the end of the trailer, journalist Jim Derogatis, who originally broke the story about R. Kelly’s infamous sex tape in 2002, said, “Kelly will go down in the history of music as the worst criminal predator ever.”

You can watch the trailer for Surviving, R. Kelly, Part III above.

Surviving R. Kelly, Part III airs January 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime.